OWNER’S MANUAL

WARRANTY

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INTRODUCTION

Thanks for choosing the DigiTech® Nautila chorus/flange pedal. The Nautila was designed for the selective guitarist who wants the highest quality effects in a compact package. The Nautila provides such distinguishing features as true bypass, constant high voltage operation, and true stereo processing, making the Nautila an essential addition to the signal chain of players who know about sound quality and demand the utmost in performance with superior tone and control.

The Nautila is a stereo, multi-voice chorus/flange effect pedal. It offers the usual control that you would expect when using a chorus or flange effect: mix, modulation speed, depth, and regeneration. But what sets the Nautila apart is the additional creative control on offer.

For example, when the chorus effect is selected the EMPHASIS knob can be used to control the tone of the effect. The number of voices is selectable using the VOICES knob, with up to 4 flange or 8 chorus voices selectable. The continuously variable, 360° DRIFT knob lets you morph between waveforms, for truly unique modulation movement. And if that wasn't enough, press and hold the FOOTSWITCH when the effect is on and the modulation rate will speed up or slow down, for expressive control during the performance.

To use the Nautila pedal, enable the effect with the FOOTSWITCH (the LED will light when the effect is enabled). Select the desired effect type (chorus or flange) with the toggle switch. Set the MIX control to the 12 o’ clock position so you can clearly hear the effect. Adjust the SPEED knob for the desired modulation rate. Adjust the DEPTH knob for the desired effect intensity. Adjust the EMPHASIS knob to alter the tone (when chorus effect is selected) or adjust regeneration (when flanger effect is selected).

Select the number of VOICES with the VOICES knob. Adjust the DRIFT knob to alter the modulation of the effect. You can re-adjust the MIX control for the desired blend of wet and dry signals.

FEATURES

• Selectable Chorus or Flange Effect

• Controls for Drift, Speed, Depth, Emphasis, Voices, and Mix

• Morphing Between Triangle, Logarithmic, and Sine Wave LFOs

• Up to 4 Flange or 8 Chorus Voices

• Momentary Speed Control by Pressing and Holding Footswitch During Performance

• True Bypass

• Stereo 1⁄4” Inputs & Outputs with True Stereo Processing

• Constant High Voltage Power Rails

• Effect On/Off LED Indicator

• Soft Touch Vacuum Switch

• Included StompLock™ & Pedalboard Hook & Loop Pad

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USER INTERFACE

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1. Effect Type Selector Switch

Selects between the chorus or flanger effect.

2. DC Power Jack

Connect the specified Harman power supply (sold separately) to this jack. Be sure to use the proper

power supply for your area’s mains line voltage. See 'Specifications' on page 9 for power supply

model information. The Nautila can only be powered using the external power supply.

3. Drift Knob

Varies the shape of the modulation sweep. This is a continuously variable, 360° control which allows for morphing between triangle, log/asymmetrical, and sine wave shapes.

4. Emphasis Knob

This knob works differently depending on whether the chorus or flanger effect is selected. When chorus is selected, this knob provides a tone control for the chorus effect signal. Turning the knob up past the 12 o'clock position will enhance high frequencies in the effect signal, and turning the knob below the 12 o'clock position will reduce high frequencies in the effect signal. When flanger is selected, this knob will control the regeneration (the amount of effect signal fed back into itself), which dramatically enhances the flanger’s harmonics during its sweep.

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5. Voices Knob

Selects the number of effect voices. At the minimum position a single voice is used. The maximum position provides 4 voices for the flanger effect or 8 voices for the chorus.

6. Input 1 (Mono)

Use this jack when only a single connection is needed. Connect your instrument, the output of a pedal, or an amp effects send to this jack. Signals are heard at both outputs when only this jack is used.

7. Indicator LED

This LED lights red to indicate when the effect is turned on.

8. Input 2

Connect a second input to this jack for stereo operation. Inputs 1 and 2 are processed separately through the effect then fed to Outputs 1 and 2, keeping true stereo separation between channels.

9. Footswitch

Turns the effect on or off.

10. Mix Knob

Controls the amount of effect added to the dry (unprocessed) signal. Turn this knob clockwise for more effect or counter-clockwise for less effect.

11. Speed Knob

Controls the rate of the modulation effect. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the rate or counterclockwise to decrease the rate.

The speed of the modulation effect can be altered during performance by pressing and holding the Footswitch while the effect is on. The Nautila’s LED will turn green and the speed will be altered for as long as the FOOTSWITCH is held.

If the SPEED knob is set in the slow range, the modulation speed will increase while the FOOTSWITCH is held. If the SPEED knob is set in the fast range, the modulation speed will decrease while the

FOOTSWITCH is held.

When the Footswitch is released, the LED will turn red again and the speed will return to the speed set by the SPEED knob.

12. Depth Knob

Controls the intensity of the effect. Turn this knob clockwise for more intensity or counterclockwise for less intensity.

13. Output 1 (Mono)

Connect this output to the input of a single guitar amplifier or amp effects return.

14. Output 2

Connect this output to the input of a second guitar amplifier when a second amp is being used.

When only the Input 1 (Mono) jack is connected, guitar and effect signal can be heard in both

Outputs 1 and 2 when they are used.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS/APPLYING POWER

To connect the Nautila pedal to your rig:

1. Turn down the amplifier’s master volume control.

2. Make all audio connections to the Nautila as shown in 'Connection Diagrams' on page 5.

3. Connect the appropriate Harman power supply (not included) to the POWER input connector and connect the other end to an available AC outlet.

4. Strum your guitar and gradually increase your amplifier’s master volume control until the desired level is achieved.

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CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

Mono/Stereo Amplifier Setup

Amp 1

Harman

Power Supply

IN

IN

Amp 2

OUT 1 (MONO)

OUT 2

IN 1 (MONO)

IN 2

Other Effects

OUT

Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections.

Optional

Amplifier Effects Loop Setup

Harman

Power Supply

FX SND FX RTN

Amp

OUT 1 (MONO) IN 1 (MONO)

OUT

Other Effects

IN

Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections.

NOTE: If the amp effects loop has a mix control, set the mix to 100% full wet.

Optional

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EXAMPLE SETTINGS

Try these settings to get started.

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PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES

The performance accessories make integrating the Nautila pedal into any pedalboard a snap. The following accessories are included:

• Hook-and-loop Pedalboard Pad

(designed to attach to the surfaces found on most commercial pedalboards)

• StompLock™

(keeps your settings where you want them)

Hook-and-loop Pedalboard Pad

To attach the Pedalboard Pad, do the following:

1. Peel off the existing rubber skid pad from the bottom of the pedal.

2. Peel the adhesive protector from the back of the Pedalboard Pad.

3. Apply the Pedalboard Pad to the bottom of the pedal.

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StompLock™

The included StompLock lets you lock your settings in place, while the open-top design lets you see your settings.

To place the StompLock over the pedal knobs:

1. Set the knobs to your preferred settings.

2. Orient the StompLock so that it lines up with the knobs and gently push it over the top of the knobs.

3. To remove the StompLock, grip it from the sides and gently lift it up and off the knobs.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Interface

Controls:

Jacks:

Inputs

Input Impedance:

Outputs

Output Impedance:

Physical

Dimensions:

Weight:

Power

Power Requirements:

Power Consumption:

Current Draw:

Power Supply Model:

Power Supply Polarity:

Power Supply Output:

Mix, Drift, Speed, Depth, Emphasis, Voices, Effect Type, Effect On/Off

Input 1 (Mono), Input 2, Output 1 (Mono), Output 2

Effect on: >1 MΩ (stereo), >500 kΩ (mono)

Effect off: True hardwire bypass

Effect on: 1 kΩ

Effect off: True hardwire bypass

4.40” (L) x 2.65” (W) x 2.0” (H)

1.0 lb.

9V DC external power supply

675 mW (< 75 mA @ 9V DC)

75 mA (typical at 9V DC)

PS0913DC-01 (US, JA, EU)

PS0913DC-02 (AU, UK)

9V DC 1.3 A

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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